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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D90

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Announced January 2005
  • Other Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Updated by Sony A700
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D80
  • New Model is Nikon D7000
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D90 Overview

Let's look closer at the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Konica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the D90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Minolta 7D matches up against the D90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D90

 Minolta 7D D90 

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D90 Minolta 7D 
RevealedOctober 2008January 2005More recent by 45 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k207kCrisper display (+713k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D90

 Minolta 7D D90 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 7D enjoys outer measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Nikon D90 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the D90.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and D90 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and D90.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D90 to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography info
Nikon D90 Portrait photography info
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography details
Nikon D90 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Sports photography with Nikon D90
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (6MP)
bad battery power (400 per charge)
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography factors
Nikon D90 Travel photography factors
39
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D90 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
bad battery power (400 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
58
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D90 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
21
includes face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D90
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D90
General Information
Brand Name Konica Nikon
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D90
Otherwise known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-01-17 2008-10-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Available lenses 143 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 207k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845g (1.86 pounds) 703g (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 58 73
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 12.5
DXO Low light score 613 977
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 850 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,000 $1,199